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Dr. Will Deyamport - Effective LMS Use & Schoology Superpowers

Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset

Release Date: 11/18/2021

EDT122: Formative Assessment with Dan Niessen: Quizizz, Nearpod, Pear Deck, and Snorkl, plus Google Slides, Canva Visual Suite 2.0, and Canva Sheets show art EDT122: Formative Assessment with Dan Niessen: Quizizz, Nearpod, Pear Deck, and Snorkl, plus Google Slides, Canva Visual Suite 2.0, and Canva Sheets

Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset

What’s your go-to tool for formative assessment? In this episode, Dan Niessen joins me to unpack strategies for gathering real-time insights into student learning. We talk Quizizz, Nearpod, Snorkl, AI chatbot tutors, Pear Deck, ChatGPT, and more. Dan shares how he supports educators in choosing tools that fit their goals—and their students. Plus, I break down updates to Google Slides, Canva Visual Suite 2.0 and Canva Sheets, along with a timely tip on how to cite AI-generated content. Tune in! #EduDuctTape Episode 122 Today's Sponsor - M2 by Swivl - 0:00:00 INTRO   0:03:26 Today’s...

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Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset

Is the goal to complete the task… or to grow stronger? In this episode, I reflect on Rick Wormeli’s article “With A.I., Let’s Keep Students’ Learning Paramount” and what it means for educators navigating AI in classrooms. I also share updates on Common Sense Media’s free ChatGPT course, Google Classroom’s new “Grade All” feature, the CoSpaces rebrand to Delightex, and a TED Talk that might change how you view success. Vacuum metaphors, forklifts, and academic cosplay—press play! #EduDuctTape Episode 121 0:00:00 INTRO 0:04:01 Soapbox Moment: The Forklift, the Roomba, and...

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Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset

How can we empower students to self-assess their learning? In this episode, Shantel Lott joins me to explore tech tools and strategies that foster reflection and agency. We chat about Snorkl, NotebookLM, Curipod, Knowt, and MagicSchool’s Custom ChatBot. I also share updates on using Google Gemini with Teens, Padlet Sandbox’s new sound and visual effects, and the magic of generating Google Slides with Alayna AI. #EduDuctTape Episode 120 Today's Sponsor M2 by Swivl - Today’s Guests: Shantel Lott Shantel is an EdTech enthusiast and Lead Learning Guide at friEdTech. Certified in Google...

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Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset

What’s new in edtech? In this episode, I break down Google’s new parent permission requirements, an awesome Google Classroom add-on, and Screencastify’s expanded free plan. Science teachers, you’ll want to hear about PhET Simulations inside Quizizz, and we’ll discuss Common Sense Media’s latest report on AI in education. Plus, I’ll wrap up with a thought-provoking book that challenges how we create change in schools and communities. Tune in for all the updates and insights! #EduDuctTape Episode 119 - Google TOS Privacy Changes, Magic Exercise Book, Screencastify, Quizizz x PhET,...

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Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset

Today on the Educational Duct Tape podcast, I’ve got five edtech updates  that might impact your classroom and one educational strategy that’s new to me. I’ll start with the bad news first, which is Bitly adding ads to short links (not cool, Bitly) and then get into the good news, like a new educator-made alternative to Bitly and an AI teaching assistant from Padlet. Plus, handy updates from Pear Assessment and Quizizz that could save you some serious prep time. And then that educational strategy called Talking Chips. Curious yet? Press Play! #EduDuctTape Episode 118 Edu News I’ve...

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Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset

How can we create more flexible, accessible, and differentiated learning experiences? In this episode, I chat with Adam Juarez and Katherine Goyette (husband and wife duo AdaKat) about tools and strategies to make learning more inclusive. We explore MagicSchool, Quizizz, Mote, Immersive Reader, Goblin Tools, MirrorTalk, Factors Education, Helperbird, Google Docs Voice Typing, and more. Plus, we dive into AI-powered tools like Perplexity AI, Diffit, and SchoolAI and creative solutions like image generators in Canva and Adobe Express. I also share updates on interactive charts in Canva, new Pear...

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Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset

In today’s episode, I kick things off with a Soapbox Moment relating to a new CommonSense Media report about the gap between the AI-awareness of teens and their parents—and what that means for us as educators. Then, we’ll explore five updates! We’ve got a game-changing differentiation feature in Google Classroom, an time-saving resource in Canva’s Teacher Work Kit, an upgrade to Pear Deck with Graded Mode, a great learning opportunity from Google, and a powerful classroom culture strategy called Feedback Friday. #EduDuctTape Episode 116 Today's Sponsor Short Answer - use code...

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Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset

Adam Sparks is back to continue our conversation about writing instruction in the age of AI. We’re diving into even more actionable strategies, from using tools like ShortAnswer to embedding more writing across the curriculum to help students recover those lost writing reps. Plus, we tackle big-picture topics like teaching students to use AI effectively, leveraging AI in scoring state-level assessments, and being intentional about making learning relevant. And stick around for updates from Pear Deck, MagicSchool, and Screencastify Submit. #EduDuctTape Episode 115 Today's Sponsor Swivl - ...

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Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset

Adam Sparks joins the show to convince every educator to ditch AI-detection tools and focus on what really matters: the writing process.  We discuss alternatives to AI-detection like Brisk, Draftback, revision history tracking, and Short Answer and share actionable strategies to teach writing effectively in the age of AI. From fostering transparency with students to leveraging powerful tools for formative assessment, this conversation is packed with insights to elevate your writing instruction. Plus: Instant Pear Decks, Canva Dream Lab, and new Google Forms Settings. #EduDuctTape Episode...

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Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset

This episode features 5 education updates including new features from Canva, Edpuzzle, and Google Classroom, a really cool new edtech tool, and my very favorite article ever written. #EduDuctTape Episode 113 Edu News I’ve Got My Peepers On: Canva and Affinity - Edpuzzle adds Teacher Assist - Grouper - Gemini in Google Classroom - Developing "Assessment Capable" Learners -

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Dr. Will Deyamport joins the show to talk about effectively building your curriculum in your learning management system (LMS) and a collection of compelling reasons that Schoology might be the LMS for you. Also, Jake answers a listener’s question about design thinking games.

#EduDuctTape S04-E68

Find the show notes online at jakemiller.net/eduducttape-episode-68

  • Soapbox Moment: Functional Before Fancy
  • Today’s Guest: Dr. Will Deyamport - As seen on Forbes.com and Schoology, Dr. Will, as he is better known, is a District Instructional Technologist specializing in assisting educators in going digital. In this role, he delivers in-person and virtual training and coaching, designs and delivers online professional development courses, and live webinars for teachers in grades K-12. He is also the host of The Dr. Will Show Podcast: the Mobile University for Edupreneurs!
  • 2 Truths & 1 Lie
  • Educational Duct Tape Question: “​​How can I build my curriculum in my LMS?”
    • What does your district already have?
    • Chunk material
    • Bring in creativity, not just digital worksheets and videos
    • Our students live “on-demand”
    • Deeper learning doesn’t come from “sit and get”
    • Organization is important - “your LMS is a digital classroom, not a closet.”
    • Gradual release - I do, we do, you do
    • Schoology
    • Kami
      • Teacher can share the document, guided practice
      • Give students opportunities to extend their learning beyond sit and get
    • Jamboard
    • Flipgrid
  • Celebration of the Adjacent Possible
  • Audio Endorsements for Jake’s Book:
  • Ways to Support the Show or Connect with Jake & other Duct Tapers!